Farmers' Market Report October 18, 2013

October 18, 2013 0 Comments

Red Kuri Grower: McGrath Description: Bright red-orange, this hybrid squash sports light orange-to-yellow and sometimes-greenish highlights. Red Kuri squash produces a rather dry meaty flesh. Weighing four to seven pounds, its rich flesh offers a delicious sweet nutty flavor that is reminiscent to that of chestnuts.  THE FARMS:   Frog Hollow Farms Warren Pears Golden Russet …

Farmers' Market Box 10-16-13

October 16, 2013 0 Comments

Local, organic & sustainably sourced produce from over a dozen farms each week. The Farmers Market Bag (aka FMB) is our version of a CSA box for only $20 http://www.specialtyproduce.com/fmb

Farmers' Market Report October 11, 2013

October 11, 2013 0 Comments

Fuyu Persimmons Grower: Beck Grove Description: Though Fuyu persimmons command an edible advantage over other persimmon counterparts, they do share common characteristics with other persimmon varieties. They have a rounded ovate beefsteak tomato shape with an indented leaf on their stem end, pumpkin colored tones in both skin and flesh and when ripe, possess layers of …

Farmers' Market Box 10-9-13

October 9, 2013 0 Comments

Local, organic & sustainably sourced produce from over a dozen farms each week. The Farmers Market Bag (aka FMB) is our version of a CSA box for only $20 http://www.specialtyproduce.com/fmb

Farmers' Market Report October 4, 2013

October 4, 2013 0 Comments

Tsuru Noko Persimmons Grower: Penryn Orchard Description: Perfectly ripe Tsurunoko persimmons are petite, semi-tender, elongated, conical-shaped with a warm orange colored thin skin. The fruit’s flesh the color of brown sugar and cocoa and studded with thin flat seeds. Their flavor reflective of their flesh’s color, filled with warm notes of chocolate, sweet baking spices and …

Farmers' Market Box 10-2-13

October 2, 2013 0 Comments

Local, organic & sustainably sourced produce from over a dozen farms each week. The Farmers Market Bag (aka FMB) is our version of a CSA box for only $20 http://www.specialtyproduce.com/fmb

Farmers' Market Report September 27, 2013

September 27, 2013 0 Comments

Crispin Apple Grower: Penryn Orchard Description: The Crispin is of Japanese origin. It could also be referred to as a Mutsu apple. It is a large, juicy, green skinned apple with a sweet – tart flavor that has honey undertones. The Crispin is great for both eating and baking.  THE FARMS:   Frog Hollow Farms Warren …

Farmers' Market Box 9-25-13

September 25, 2013 0 Comments

Local, organic & sustainably sourced produce from over a dozen farms each week. The Farmers Market Bag (aka FMB) is our version of a CSA box for only $20 http://www.specialtyproduce.com/fmb

Farmer's Market Report September 20, 2013

September 20, 2013 0 Comments

French Leeks Grower: Windrose Description: French leeks differentiate themselves from common leeks in both appearance and flavor. The French leek is sleek with more snowy white flesh versus green throughout its shank, which is advantageous as the green leaves can be fibrous and less edible raw. French leeks have a savory sweet aroma and flavor without …

Farmers' Market Box 9-18-13

September 18, 2013 0 Comments

Local, organic & sustainably sourced produce from over a dozen farms each week. The Farmers Market Bag (aka FMB) is our version of a CSA box for only $20 http://www.specialtyproduce.com/fmb